Still struggling to think of things to do this Valentine’s Day? Maybe you
haven’t even got a date yet. But don’t worry, our app guide is here to help.
We’ve compiled a list of great iOS apps that will make you the perfect valentine
on February 14. They’ll help you find a date, book a table for dinner, buy movie
tickets, and even send flowers. All you’ll need is your iPhone.
PlentyOfFish
The first thing you need for Valentine’s Day — if you haven’t already got one
— is a valentine. And you can use the free
PlentyOfFish app for the iPhone to help you find one. The
service boasts over 145 million monthly visitors making it the world’s largest
online dating site. And unlike other services, PlentyOfFish won’t charge you to
contact other members.
The app allows you to see who’s online, who’s looking for love in your area,
who’s been looking at your profile, and who’s the perfect match for you. With
over 40,000 new users every day, you’re bound to find a valentine with
PlentyOfFish.
Flixster and Netflix
Now that you’ve got your valentine, you need to arrange a date. These three
applications will help you find a movie at your local cinema, or on your
television if you fancy staying in. I’m sure you’re already quite familiar with
both of these apps, but here’s a brief description just in case.
Flixster (Free)
Flixster allows you to preview movies that are currently showing and find out
what’s hot at the box office. You can also check out what’s new on Blu-ray and
DVD, and browse a catalog of over 50,000 films. Once you find one you and your
valentine like the look of, you can watch high-quality trailers and read review
from Rotten Tomatoes.
Now that you’ve chosen the film you want to see, you can use Flixster to look
up showtimes at cinemas near you, and to purchase tickets from movietickets.com.
The app will also provide a handy map to show you how to get there.
Netflix ($7.99/month with a free trial)
If you don’t fancy venturing out into the cold, why not cuddle up on the
couch and watch a film at home? With Netflix, you can stream thousands of movies
to your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, and other internet-connected devices like
your Mac, Apple TV, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Netflix costs $7.99 per month
for a subscription, but if you haven’t used the service before, you can get a
free trial.
Yelp and AllRecipes.com
So the movie’s finished and — assuming all is going well — you and your
valentine will want to grab a bite to eat. Yelp will help you find fancy
restaurants nearby, while AllRecipes.com will help you find the perfect dish to
cook at home.
Yelp (Free)
Yelp is a terrific search tool that helps you find nearby bars, restaurants,
cafes and more. You can search by neighborhood, distance, price, and “what’s
open now” to find a joint nearby, then read thousand of reviews to ensure it’s
perfect for your valentine. Once you’ve found that place, you can use the
OpenTable service to make a reservation from directly within the Yelp app, and
then get directions to the door.
AllRecipes.com (Free)
If you’re staying in on Valentine’s Day, you can use the AllRecipes.com app
to find a great dish from thousands of top-rated recipes. Choose dish type,
ingredients, and cooking times to find a meal that suits you both, including
appetizers, mains, side dishes, desserts, and even drinks. Or if you’re feeling
adventurous, shake your iPhone to view a random selection of recipes.
One you’ve found your dish, AllRecipes.com will tell you what you need and
how to cook it.
1800Flowers and Amazon
If you want to give your valentine a little more than just a movie and
dinner, how about a bouquet of flowers of a gift? 1800Flowers and Amazon will be
able to help you with that.
1800Flowers (Free)
With the 1800Flowers app installed on your iPhone, you can send your
valentine something special on February 14, and this app makes it incredibly
simple. Choose a stunning bouquet from a selection of best-selling flowers, and
use the streamlined checkout service to make your purchase quick and simple.
Amazon (Free)
If you’ve been together a while and a bouquet alone just won’t cut it, you
can use the free Amazon app to buy your valentine a gift. With so many products
in so many different categories, it’s impossible not to find something — no
matter what they’re in to. And it couldn’t be easier to shop with the Amazon app
on your iPhone.
View product images, ratings, and reviews; compare prices; create wish lists;
find products by scanning barcodes with your iPhone; and most importantly, get
your gift wrapped before it’s dispatched.
Good luck!
So that concludes our app guide. With these apps installed on your iPhone,
you should have no problems impressing your date this Valentine’s Day. We’ve
covered everything from finding someone special to showering them with gifts.
And if you have any tips of your own, be sure to leave them in the comments.
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